Veteran trombonist Al Grey teams up with the talented, if obscure, Norwegian tenor player Bjarne Nerem and the Norman Simmons Trio (with pianist Simmons, bassist Paul West and drummer Gerryck King) on this informal session for the Norwegian Gemini label. Nerem's playing is a bit reminiscent of Coleman Hawkins, and he works well with Grey, who is clearly the leader. In addition to two Simmons originals and Grey's blues "Al Meets Bjarne," the quintet performs six swing standards, including "Lester Leaps In," "Tangerine" and "Stompin' at the Savoy"), and the results are enjoyable and typically swinging.